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CPS Googlepalooza 2026
Monday, August 10
 

8:30am CDT

Googlepalooza 2026 Kickoff Session!
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT
Virtual for CPS

Speakers
avatar for Jesse Steffens

Jesse Steffens

ITS Learning & Development Manager, Chicago Public Schools
Jesse is the ITS Training Manager for Chicago Public Schools. She's a big fan of seeing people succeed. Also cats.
Monday August 10, 2026 8:30am - 8:45am CDT
Virtual for CPS
  All Audiences

9:00am CDT

Googlepalooza Keynote Session
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us for an inspiring Keynote Speech! Details coming soon!
Monday August 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
  All Audiences

10:00am CDT

Computer Science eSports
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Applied Computer Science Team will go over our eSports afterschool programming we have available for next year. We will also cover how to start your own eSports clubs and address any concerns in an ever changing CPS landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Rene Anaya

Rene Anaya

CPS Central Office, Chicago Public Schools
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Free Virtual STEM Programs!
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
SC Johnson offers 18 different virtual standards-based STEM programs to complement classroom curriculum. These grade-focused programs are offered throughout the school year, each with multiple times to participate. Teacher and student resources are also available at no cost for many of these programs. Come learn how you can get your class involved.
Speakers
MS
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Gamify 1:1 Math Instruction: Engage Students with Lumio + Google
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Increase student motivation and participation by bringing gamification into your math instruction using Lumio and Google tools. This session explores how to transform Google Slides into interactive, game-inspired math experiences that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and friendly competition. Learn how to create self-paced challenges, team-based activities, and quick formative checks that...
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Speakers
avatar for Dave Thielen
AS
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Gemini in Google Classroom: An Educator’s Guide
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us for this interactive session to discover how Gemini is now integrated into your Google Classroom workflow. In this session, we'll explore practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, differentiate assignments instantly, and generate creative resources that engage every learner. Leave with ready-to-use techniques to make AI your new favorite teaching assistant.
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Lind

Tammy Lind

Senior Strategist, Google for Education Programs, CDW, Google for Education Programs, CDW
Prior to joining CDW, Tammy Lind was  an Instructional Coach based in Southeastern Wisconsin. With a background as a former special education teacher, Tammy is dedicated to incorporating innovative technologies to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all stu... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Gemini to the Max: 10 ways to get even MORE out of your AI chatbot
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Supercharge your classroom productivity and student engagement with ten advanced, highly accessible strategies hiding in plain site right into Gemini. This hands-on workshop skips the basics to show educators how to seamlessly generate custom learning materials, design interactive activities, and automate tedious administrative tasks. You will walk away with a powerful toolkit of versatile prompts...
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Speakers
BB
TM
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Getting Started with Freckle Math
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Support students with tier 1 support and practice as well as tier 2 intervention with Freckle. Learn the basics of Freckle and navigate the Freckle platform as a student and a teacher.
Speakers
avatar for Maureen Chase

Maureen Chase

Chicago Public Schools
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Meet Gale, Your New Favorite Social Studies SideKick
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for social studies classrooms, this session focuses on using Gale resources to drive inquiry-based learning aligned to historical thinking and civic reasoning skills. We will explore various Gale In Context resources to examine multiple perspectives, connect past to present, and support evidence-based claims. We’ll model how to use articles, biographies, news, primary sources, and more...
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Speakers
avatar for Cynda Wood

Cynda Wood

Training Consultant, Cengage (GALE)
Cynda is a training consultant with Gale travelling around the United States training educators on the instructional uses of Gale educational resources. Her expertise extends beyond Gale, as she is also serves as a professional development consultant with the CollegeBoard in AP US... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Remixing EdTech: Redefining Hybrid Learning With Paperless and Trauma-Informed Music Classrooms
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover innovative ways to transform your music teaching by creating vibrant, flexible, and trauma-sensitive hybrid learning environments using accessible tools. This session offers practical strategies to go paperless, foster student agency, and incorporate trauma-informed approaches— empowering educators to build inclusive music classrooms meeting the needs of all learners
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Do you design quality learning experiences that support multilingual learners wherever they are in their learning journey? Join us to discuss best practices and lesson ideas to meet individual student interests, levels, and learning styles. We’ll also explore built-in features on iPad that help strengthen language skills.
Speakers
AE
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Teach Students to Use AI for Learning
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
AI is a serious challenge to education in 2026. Students need to be taught how to use AI effectively and in a way that doesn't shortcut their own learning. In this session I will share tips and tricks that will help students use AI for learning and within parameters that you provide for them. I'll also teach YOU how to be a model of how to use and cite AI tools that you use as an instructor.
Speakers
JA
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

The Upgraded Operations Toolkit: Managing Projects and Operations Better with Google Workspace and AI
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Speakers
avatar for Shruti Saxena

Shruti Saxena

Director, Strategic Operations and Initiatives, CPS - Talent Office
In my current role with Chicago Public Schools, the fourth-largest school district in the US, I am a Director of Strategic Operations and Initiatives in the Talent office, and manage a data and workforce analytics and strategic project team of four. I am the Co-chair for the AI Subcommittee... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Assigning Audiobooks as Tiered Support
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution® is designed to bridge the gap between a student’s ability to decode text and their capacity to understand the content. Hearing a human narrated voice helps bring the text to life, and each sentence is highlighted so students can follow along and learn. With the Audiobook Solution, educators can provide immediate access to grade-level content, assign titles...
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Speakers
AS
LJ
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Be a Week Zero Hero: Tips and Tricks for Starting the New School Year Off Right
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Start the school year strong without the stress! Discover actionable checklists, digital templates, and workflow strategies to organize your classroom, build student trust, and conquer "Week Zero" and beyond
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
S
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Best Practices for Integrating and Enhancing Creativity in the Classroom
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Creativity is critical to effective problem solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. But it can be challenging to clearly define —much less cultivate — in the classroom. Join us to discuss best practices for integrating creativity into your school’s curriculum.
Speakers
AE
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Happy Little Algorithms: AI for Creativity and Multimedia
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Speakers
BB
TM
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Leading and Learning with Curiosity with Britannica Education!
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
In this session, we will learn how to lead with curiosity using Britannica Education tools designed for today’s classrooms. We will explore how to teach with Britannica School, support multilingual learners with Britannica Escolar, and enhance instruction through powerful visuals in ImageQuest. We will also introduce Teach Britannica as a guide for planning and delivering engaging,...
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Speakers
HD

Hunter Dewey

Britannica Education, Britannica Education

Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

More Than a Guidebook: Testing the Future of CPS Chatbots
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Exploring the vast landscape of AI requires a solid blueprint, which is exactly what we are building with the new CPS AI Guidebook assistant. This session shares our active journey of testing various AI models, platforms, and bot types to find the perfect fit for navigating district policy. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how we are piecing together this foundational project to...
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Speakers
HH
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Stop Scrolling—Start Reading: Find Books You’ll Actually Love
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover help for students and teachers to move beyond “I don’t know what to read” by discovering books they’ll actually enjoy. In this session, you’ll learn how to use NoveList to find read-alikes, explore genres, and match the right book to the right reader based on interests, reading level, and style. Walk away with practical strategies to spark reading engagement and make book...
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Speakers
JJ
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Super Sites: Building SItes That Save The Day
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Google Sites can do much more than hold links. In this practical session, participants will see how Google Sites can organize curriculum, support student learning, house substitute plans, share staff resources, showcase student work, and connect multiple Google Workspace tools in one clear place. Attendees will leave with a flexible site structure they can adapt for their own classroom,...
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Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

What's New? Dive into Fresh Features on TeachingBooks!
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Already familiar with TeachingBooks? Come learn about the exciting latest additions on TeachingBooks that support your literacy work, save you time, and enhance connections to books. Discover our new Early Literacy Expansions, the latest graphic organizer additions, Sora connections, and more! TeachingBooks is a comprehensive Pk-12 literacy service provided to CPS educators through CPS Libraries.
Speakers
DS
Monday August 10, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Accessibility: Empowering All Learners
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Given the range of learning styles and abilities of students today, educators need technology and resources to accommodate and personalize learning. Apple builds accessibility features into every product, so everyone can use them in ways that work best for them. Join us for an interactive learning session to learn about built-in accessibility features on iPad.
Speakers
AE
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Educational Games student create on on two non publish websites
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students will learn to create games on both educational and non profit websites. Using two programs. To keep.them busy and informed.
Speakers
VJ

Vivian Jones

TEACHER, CPS
Iam a teacher for CPS schools.
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

How about: AI as a Partner, Not Your Autopilot: Practical GenAI Skills for CPS Educators
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Generative AI can be a real time-saver for teachers, but only when it's used with intention and a human-in-the-loop mindset. In this session, we'll explore how Brisk Teaching's SOPPA-approved AI tools can help CPS educators differentiate materials, refine and strengthen the feedback you're already giving, and create scaffolds that maintain rigor, all in alignment with CPS's Instructional GenAI...
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Speakers
WN
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Interactive Flat Panel Sustainability
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
How would like to have no teacher down time because the technology is old? How would you like to cut your install fees in half because you don't have to replace your entire panel. Clear Touch is able to stretch your technology budget with the industries first upgradeable hardware interactive flat panel. This panel has a lot of teacher eccentric tools to take the curriculum to the next level.
Speakers
SW
TO
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Money Talks: Helping Students Build Money Skills for Life
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Empower your students with the real-world financial skills they need to succeed beyond the classroom. In this session, explore how Everfi’s engaging, standards-aligned resources make it easy to teach critical topics like budgeting, saving, and credit in a way that resonates with learners. Walk away with turnkey lessons, interactive tools, and strategies to build confident, future-ready...
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Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Simplifying school and district communication through digital signage
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
See how to streamline your district's daily communications and keep your campuses connected using Rise Vision. This live demo covers how to manage centralized digital signage, broadcast instant emergency alerts, and use AI-powered tools to simplify content creation. You will walk away knowing how to easily turn your existing school displays into effective tools for student engagement and safety.
Speakers
BF
FW
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

The GC Glowup: Elevate Your Curriculum Output In Google Workspace
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to transform your digital classroom from a chaotic digital filing cabinet into a self-running learning hub? This session reveals the exact workflows and automation hacks you need to streamline curriculum delivery inside Google Workspace. You will learn how to connect Google Sheets, Classroom, and Docs to build an automated system and recover hours of prep time.
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Beyond Algebra: Using Geometry, Tessellations, and Fractals to Build Logical Reasoning in Engineering Students
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Geometry is the most underutilized tool for teaching logical reasoning in secondary education — and engineering design is its most compelling context. In this session, participants will explore how tessellations and fractal geometry, expressed across multiple coding environments including Python, Autodesk Fusion 360, and CUDA on NVIDIA hardware, build the same spatial logic that governs the...
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Speakers
avatar for Phillip Moore

Phillip Moore

CTE Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Pre-Engr, ECS and Mathematics Teacher
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Fix My Google Form 3.0
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Google Forms can do much more than collect basic responses. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to improve confusing, inefficient, or underused Forms by applying better question design, branching, response validation, prefilled links, quizzes, file uploads, and connected Sheets workflows. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building Forms that are clearer for users...
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Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Khan Academy, Reimagined
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
You know Khan Academy? Not like this. Take a guided tour through our reimagined classroom experience for students and educators. We'll put a special focus on the connected classroom loop of Teach - Learn - Assess.
Speakers
AD
NJ
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Launching AI Literacy in the 6-8 Classroom
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for 6-8. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Meet Gale, Your New Favorite Social Studies SideKick
LIMITED
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Designed for social studies classrooms, this session focuses on using Gale resources to drive inquiry-based learning aligned to historical thinking and civic reasoning skills. We will explore various Gale In Context resources to examine multiple perspectives, connect past to present, and support evidence-based claims. We’ll model how to use articles, biographies, news, primary sources, and more...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Cynda Wood

Cynda Wood

Training Consultant, Cengage (GALE)
Cynda is a training consultant with Gale travelling around the United States training educators on the instructional uses of Gale educational resources. Her expertise extends beyond Gale, as she is also serves as a professional development consultant with the CollegeBoard in AP US... Read More →
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Ready, Set, TEACH! Session 1: Using Gemini for Structured Teaching in Action: Building Independent Learners Through Systems That Work
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students with autism and other neurodiverse learning profiles often benefit from predictable, organized learning environments that promote independence and reduce reliance on adult support. In this session, participants will explore practical structured teaching strategies, using Gemini, that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. Drawing from real-world experiences in a middle school...
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Speakers
avatar for Melanie Malone
MR
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Science in 3D: Embodied STEM Learning on Everyday Devices
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how the new Merge 3D platform brings science and STEM concepts to life through interactive 3D objects, simulations, and embodied learning experiences — all right in your web browser. In this 45-minute hands-on professional development session, Chicago Public Schools educators will explore how to use Merge on everyday student devices with no app downloads required. Participants will...
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Speakers
avatar for Sheri Omernik

Sheri Omernik

Educational Consultant, Mackin Educational Resources
Mackin has been a preferred vendor for Chicago Public Schools for many years. Sheri has been leading CPS sessions at Tech Talk and Googlepalooza since 2019.

Sheri can support classroom libraries, school libraries, makerspace products, augmented reality in science, digital products, summer reading, and more. Mackin is linked with CPS Marketplace and Sheri can assist with ordering... Read More →
IG
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

What's New with BrainPOP for 2026-2027?
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Kick off the 2026-2027 school year by exploring the latest from BrainPOP designed to deepen student engagement and simplify teacher workflows. This professional learning session provides a look at our newest features -- AI Literacy, BrainPOP Unplugged, Live Mode, and more -- ensuring you are ready to leverage the "magic of Moby" from day one.
Speakers
CF
CK
Monday August 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
 
Tuesday, August 11
 

9:00am CDT

5 Habits of High-Performing PBIS Schools Using LiveSchool
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Whether your school is just rolling out PBIS or has been at it for years, the gap between a great plan and a great daily practice usually comes down to a handful of habits. We'll have current CPS educators share five things their schools do with LiveSchool to keep adults consistent, students engaged, and the system running without burning teachers out. You'll leave with concrete strategies you can...
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Speakers
avatar for Laura Litton

Laura Litton

VP of Success, LiveSchool
I take big problems and break them down into manageable chunks while brainstorming, collaborating, and delivering solutions. My passion is enabling teachers to feel confident and supported so they can stay in the classroom and bring more continuity and dynamic teaching strategies... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Creating Meaningful Typing Assignments - Two Objectives, One Task
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Using Typesy's Word Work feature, teachers will learn how they can input their own word list, gather ten usage examples of each word, and then turn those examples back around into a typing assignment. You could use a spelling list, a vocabulary list, or any list for that matter and make the typing assignments your students are doing more relevant than ever.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Strine

Matthew Strine

Resident Educator, eReflect, Inc.
Typesy is the premium keyboarding program for education. Come hear from me about why as a former district-level tech director and K-8 school principal, my research led me to Typesy as the best solution out their to solve my classroom needs. Six years ago I decided to return to the... Read More →
RM
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

From Compliance to Choice: Building Self-Directed Learners (Encouraging Autonomy using Google Classroom)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Tired of chasing compliance? Shift the focus to ownership. Discover how the principles of Teaching Artistic Behaviour (TAB) and Google Classroom can transform passive students into a self-directed learner. This session delivers a structured, scalable framework to explicitly teach executive function skills- like planning, time management, and self- monitoring- through digital portfolios. While...
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Speakers
FA
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Ready, Set, TEACH! Session 1: Using Gemini for Structured Teaching in Action: Building Independent Learners Through Systems That Work
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students with autism and other neurodiverse learning profiles often benefit from predictable, organized learning environments that promote independence and reduce reliance on adult support. In this session, participants will explore practical structured teaching strategies, using Gemini, that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. Drawing from real-world experiences in a middle school...
See More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Simplifying school and district communication through digital signage
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
See how to streamline your district's daily communications and keep your campuses connected using Rise Vision. This live demo covers how to manage centralized digital signage, broadcast instant emergency alerts, and use AI-powered tools to simplify content creation. You will walk away knowing how to easily turn your existing school displays into effective tools for student engagement and safety.
Speakers
BF
FW
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Smart Scheduling, Stunning Layouts: Elevate Your School’s Digital Presence
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to revolutionize your school’s digital communication without spending a dime or installing messy plugins? Join us online to discover how Google Workspace can automate your scheduling and completely transform your parent newsletters. You will learn to launch live, real-time booking pages for virtual conferences and design stunning, branded Gmail layouts that command attention in any inbox.
Speakers
UL
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Smarter Searches, Stronger Work: EBSCO + Google for Student Success
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Unlock the full power of the Illinois State Library’s EBSCO databases—right within the tools you already use every day. In this session, students and teachers will learn how to seamlessly integrate trusted, curriculum-aligned research content into a Google workflow, making it easier to find credible sources, collaborate, and create stronger assignments. Discover practical strategies to improve...
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Speakers
JJ
Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Administrators: Leverage Everfi to Empower Teachers and Accelerate Student Success
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learn how district leaders across CPS are partnering with Everfi to empower teachers, address unmet student needs, and accelerate priority district initiatives — all at no cost. Learn practical ways to expand access, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact across your schools.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Plouff

Brandy Plouff

District Lead, Everfi
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Be A "DJ": Rethinking Our Approach to Craft the Ultimate EdTech Playlist
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session uses the DJ as a metaphor to help educators rethink how they select and combine EdTech tools. Attendees will learn strategies to curate and remix digital resources into a personalized, flexible “playlist” that boosts engagement and streamlines workflow & support teachers in optimizing technology use efficiently and effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

CPS Scholarship Opportunities & Virtual Events
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Do you want to learn about scholarship resources, tools, and events available to support CPS 6th-12th grade students? Join this presentation to learn about credible and reliable scholarship opportunities in the CPS SchooLinks platform, the OSCPA Scholarship Data Studio, and SchooLinks experience tracker. No matter what your current role in CPS is, by the end of this session, you will have access...
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Speakers
avatar for Monique Moore

Monique Moore

Scholarship Manager, Chicago Public Schools OSCPA
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Educational Games student create on on two non publish websites
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students will learn to create games on both educational and non profit websites. Using two programs. To keep.them busy and informed.
Speakers
VJ

Vivian Jones

TEACHER, CPS
Iam a teacher for CPS schools.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Google Upgrades: How to Get More out of the Tools YOU Use Daily (Google Suite)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
There’s a better way to work! Learn 25 tips, tricks, and hacks for Google Workspace tools like Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, and more. It's the little things that make your experience more efficient, effective, and exciting!
Speakers
BB
TM
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Google Vids 201: 2 Fast, 2 Curious🔥 (Updated 2026)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
So, you feel confident after 101, but you're ready to "rev up" your video skills? In this session, we're moving a lot faster! This more advanced session will take you beyond the basics, exploring syncing elements together for cool transitions, layering audio for a polished effect, and even creating templates for others to use! Put the pedal to the metal and become a video pro! 🏁🎬 This...
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Speakers
avatar for Sean Eichenser

Sean Eichenser

6th-12th English Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Launching AI Literacy in the K-5 Classroom
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for K-5. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

SPED Talks: Connecting Engagement Directly to Emotional Safety
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
My session will transform your elementary or middle school classroom into a thriving environment where emotional safety directly drives academic focus. This interactive session will clarify what social-emotional learning (SEL) is, shifting it from an "extra" thing to teach into a seamless, natural part of your existing daily schedule. You will master the core competencies of SEL and walk away with...
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Speakers
DW
MS
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Wayground Unleashed: New Features and Updates for Back to School
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Starting the school year is easier than ever with Wayground. This session showcases the newest Wayground features and updates to enhance instruction, engagement, and maximize the efficient use of Wayground in the classroom with AI tools to streamline workflows, accommodations to meet the needs of all learners, and so much more.
Speakers
HA
MG
Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Creative Intelligence: A Fine Art’s Guide to AI Literacy
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
What does responsible AI use look like in music, visual art, dance, theatre, and media arts? Participants will explore ways to help students question AI-generated content, protect authentic voice, examine bias and authorship, document their creative process, and use AI as a tool for brainstorming, critique, reflection, and revision rather than as a replacement for creativity.
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Data That Speaks: Mastering Data Studio for CPS (Google Sheets)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join a former educator and current central office employee to discover how Data Studio (formerly Looker) can turn overwhelming Google Sheets full of survey results, budgets, or classroom data into clear, visual stories. You will learn how to connect your Google Sheets to dynamic dashboards and reports that automatically track trends and goals in real time. Walk away with the confidence to build...
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Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Minor

Alexandra Minor

Distributed Leadership Coordinator, CPS Talent Office
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Free Virtual STEM Programs!
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
SC Johnson offers 18 different virtual standards-based STEM programs to complement classroom curriculum. These grade-focused programs are offered throughout the school year, each with multiple times to participate. Teacher and student resources are also available at no cost for many of these programs. Come learn how you can get your class involved.
Speakers
MS
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

From Vaping to Mental Health: A Complete Wellness Toolkit for Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how to bring a comprehensive, prevention-focused approach to student health and wellness without adding to your plate. This session introduces Everfi’s free, standards-aligned resources that address critical topics—from vaping prevention and substance misuse to mental health and digital well-being—through engaging, real-world lessons. Walk away with ready-to-use tools that empower...
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Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Google Accessibility Features for Diverse Learners
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us to explore how Google’s suite of accessibility tools—including features in Chromebook, Google Classroom, Gemini, and NotebookLM—can empower diverse learners and streamline instructional management. This session provides a practical overview of how to leverage built-in features to customize learning environments, support students with specific needs, and integrate generative AI to...
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Speakers
SR
KB
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Google Vids 101: No More "Mid" Vids! (Updated 2026)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
(Note: Content updated with new features in 2026!) This introductory session is perfect for you. We'll walk through the basics together, and I'll be showing you how to create high-quality videos quickly for a ton of different uses. From short, engaging lessons, small group instructional videos, fun welcome-back messages and more, for your students, or even colleagues. You'll learn essential tools...
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Speakers
avatar for Sean Eichenser

Sean Eichenser

6th-12th English Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Prompt Responsibly: Fun, Fair, and Fast Productivity with Gemini
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
As education evolves, we can confront our anxieties about AI together by building a supportive network focused on intentional, ethical, and practical partnership. In this hands-on session, teachers, clerks, and support staff will learn how to responsibly use Gemini to conquer paperwork and reclaim their valuable time. By keeping the human heart of CPS at the center and making every prompt count,...
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Speakers
MM

Maria Melendez

Scheduler-Data Support Staff -Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Stop Scrolling—Start Reading: Find Books You’ll Actually Love
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover help for students and teachers to move beyond “I don’t know what to read” by discovering books they’ll actually enjoy. In this session, you’ll learn how to use NoveList to find read-alikes, explore genres, and match the right book to the right reader based on interests, reading level, and style. Walk away with practical strategies to spark reading engagement and make book...
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Speakers
JJ
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

UX Research on School Landing Pages: Insights and Recommendations
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
As an Education Pioneers Fellow in Summer 2026, I had 10 weeks to conduct a literature review, create insights, and make recommendations to improve usability for the CPS websites. My insights take three perspectives: the student, the teacher, and the district. My project also addresses information architecture and and UX consolidation.
Speakers
AM

Alastair Merrett

EP ITS Fellow, CPS
Ally is pursuing his Master’s in Business Administration focusing on Behavioral Strategy at the DePaul University and will be working with us as an Information Systems Fellow on the ITS (Information Technology Services) team. He’ll support web development, improve site design... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Back to School with LessonPix Visuals!
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Get your classroom Back to School ready with visual supports, posters, picture schedules, social stories and more. Learn how to create meaningful visuals that help students learn routines and classroom expectations right from the start!
Speakers
avatar for Beth Poss

Beth Poss

Director of Educational Programs, LessonPix
Teachers, Therapists and Parents can create custom learning materials for their classroom and teacing needs. Create cheap picture cards, use our powerful ...
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

CS4ALL Robotics Lending Library
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Unlock the world of hands-on technology for your students with the CS4ALL Robotics Lending Library, a free resource designed to foster equitable computer science education for all Chicago Public Schools K-12 educators, no coding background required! Supported by strategic grant funding, this session demonstrates how any teacher, including special education cluster teachers, can remove financial...
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Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Bailey

Rebecca Bailey

Technical Support Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools
KM
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Ditch the Poster: Modernizing Student Projects with Infographics
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Stop making posters and start designing data! Modernize your classroom projects by teaching students to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling infographics. This session provides a hands-on, step-by-step guide to the design process using free, accessible tools suitable for any subject matter. Attendees will walk away with a practical implementation plan and a suite of digital resources to...
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Speakers
avatar for Kimberly Gow
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Maximizing Your ActivPanel: Interactive Teaching with ActivSuite
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us to explore how to effectively use the connected Windows device with your Promethean ActivPanel to enhance classroom instruction. Participants will learn how to navigate and leverage Promethean ActivSuite software, including tools for creating dynamic lessons. Additionally, participants will discover how to adapt existing classroom resources to make them more interactive and engaging with...
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Speakers
avatar for Katie Marx

Katie Marx

Education Consultant, Promethean
Katie Marx, M.A.T. | Education Consultant – Pennsylvania & West Virginia | Promethean
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Meeting Every Reader: Driving Growth Through Science-Based, Adaptive Literacy Models
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
What happens when adaptive technology and supported educators work together to meet students exactly where they are? Join literacy leaders from Palmer Elementary and Lexia as they examine Core5 implementation and achievement data, explore how structured literacy thrives within a personalized blended learning model, and share strategies that accelerate literacy growth for all learners. Participants...
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Speakers
RR
HK
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

PebbleGo in Action
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Dedicated to empowering K-5+ learners. This session will provide a review alongside a sneak peek of new content and features recently released and/or launching soon. PebbleGo gives educators the resources to help elementary students grow internal literacy skills while building essential core knowledge. Valuable information for new and current users.
Speakers
avatar for Kori Kubitz

Kori Kubitz

Capstone
Capstone Representative serving Chicago schools for over twenty years.
I live in Chicago and am available to offer assistance / answer questions on PebbleGo
and all things Capstone.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Streamline Daily Behavior Operations with Minga
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
See how other CPS schools are using Minga to streamline daily operations with hallway management, tardy management, and pbis/ behavior management solutions.
Speakers
ES
EL
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Talking SPED: Creating Digital Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence (ABC) Charts Using Google Forms
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Stop fighting with your filing cabinet and start using Google instead! Is your behavior folder too full? Mine was! I could not fit one more piece of paper inside.
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Utilizing AI as a Think Partner for Anchor Charts
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Have you ever wanted to teach a concept, but their are no materials that seemed to mirror your thought process of instruction? In this session we will model and create think aloud infographics for effective instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Shiwana Francis
Tuesday August 11, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Chromebook Admin Tools for TechCos
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Take control of your Chromebooks! Learn about some tools that make your life as a Technology Coordinator easier. Includes a crash course in Google Admin Console and basics of Gopher for Chrome.
Speakers
TM
NJ
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Google Suite Tips and Tricks (Beginner & Intermediate)
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session is a rapid fire buffet of 30 tips and tricks to save minutes and headaches as you navigate Gmail, Drive, Google Sheets and Google Docs. Freeze headers, unsend emails, manage tabs, crop pictures to fun shapes for presentations, and so much more. Whether a Google novice or a seasoned pro, I hope there will be at least a few "oh man, that will make my life so much easier" moments. (This...
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Speakers
avatar for Brian Bullington

Brian Bullington

Network Data Strategist, CPS: N11 & N12

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Intervention Over Isolation: Data-Driven Alternatives to In-School Suspension
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Shift from punitive approaches to purposeful and restorative interventions by transforming ISS into a time for growth and skill-building. In this session, explore how Everfi’s courses support knowledge gain and behavior change through topics like decision-making, vaping and cannabis use, prescription drug use including the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol education, and navigating peer conflict...
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Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Lenovo’s Fully Modular Chromebooks: Lower Costs, More Savings for Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Tech Coordinator target audience. Teardown of Lenovo's modular Chromebook family. Repairs are faster and easier by allowing schools to replace individual components instead of entire devices. This reduces repair costs, extends device lifespan, and returns valuable budget savings that schools can reinvest in students, teachers, and classroom technology.
Speakers
JS
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Prompt Responsibly: Fun, Fair, and Fast Productivity with Gemini
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
As education evolves, we can confront our anxieties about AI together by building a supportive network focused on intentional, ethical, and practical partnership. In this hands-on session, teachers, clerks, and support staff will learn how to responsibly use Gemini to conquer paperwork and reclaim their valuable time. By keeping the human heart of CPS at the center and making every prompt count,...
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Speakers
MM

Maria Melendez

Scheduler-Data Support Staff -Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Tear Down Reading Barriers with Bookshare
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore Bookshare, a FREE accessible ebook library for students with reading barriers such as dyslexia, visual impairments or physical disabilities that interfere with reading traditional print. With over one million titles in the library, these books can be read in a variety of formats such as audio, audio with highlighted text, braille and large...
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Speakers
avatar for Lara Rondberg

Lara Rondberg

Benetech/Bookshare
Lara Rondberg is a Program Manager at Benetech, providing a connection between the world's largest accessible ebook library and its educator and student users. For over 10 years, Lara has worked closely both in person and virtually with target districts and educators nationwide to... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

What is the CSTA [Computer Science] Chapter
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Interested participants will engage in an introductory format of the Computer Science Teachers Association Chicago Chapter. They will learn how CS is applicable in every subject and can be administered, without extra heavy work by all educators.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Brawner

Cynthia Brawner

Educator, Wadsworth STEM Elementary
Hello Everyone!
It's a pleasure to be in the same space with you.  I'm looking forward to having a wonderful learning experience this fantastic year.

I teach 3rd-grade at Wadsworth STEM, a wonderful place to help young minds to think critically, form sound opinions, and arrive at ... Read More →
Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
 
Wednesday, August 12
 

9:00am CDT

3D Printing and Design Thinking
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Have access to a 3D printer but now sure how to use it in class? We'll go through a design thinking activity that you can implement in your own classroom and finally dust off that 3D printer.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Kosko

Michael Kosko

Hawthorne, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Device Charging without AC Adapters or Wiring
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learn about charging carts and device charging devices that eliminate the need for AC Adapters or the need to ever wire a cart or device again. You will learn of total cost of ownership provides savings for years to come while increasing productivity and efficiency in the classroom for learning in the classroom.
Speakers
JF

John Fahey

Territory Account Manager, JAR Systems
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Gamify 1:1 Math Instruction: Engage Students with Lumio + Google
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Increase student motivation and participation by bringing gamification into your math instruction using Lumio and Google tools. This session explores how to transform Google Slides into interactive, game-inspired math experiences that promote problem-solving, collaboration, and friendly competition. Learn how to create self-paced challenges, team-based activities, and quick formative checks that...
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Speakers
avatar for Dave Thielen
AS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Launching AI Literacy in the 6-8 Classroom
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for 6-8. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe,...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Leading and Learning with Curiosity with Britannica Education!
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
In this session, we will learn how to lead with curiosity using Britannica Education tools designed for today’s classrooms. We will explore how to teach with Britannica School, support multilingual learners with Britannica Escolar, and enhance instruction through powerful visuals in ImageQuest. We will also introduce Teach Britannica as a guide for planning and delivering engaging,...
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Speakers
HD

Hunter Dewey

Britannica Education, Britannica Education

Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Lenovo’s Fully Modular Chromebooks: Lower Costs, More Savings for Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Tech Coordinator target audience. Teardown of Lenovo's modular Chromebook family. Repairs are faster and easier by allowing schools to replace individual components instead of entire devices. This reduces repair costs, extends device lifespan, and returns valuable budget savings that schools can reinvest in students, teachers, and classroom technology.
Speakers
JS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Mathmazing: Subtracting Chaos and Adding Engagement
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
The secret to great classroom management isn't discipline—it's structural design. Discover the daily math routines and structures that keep students focused, reduce behavioral hiccups, and maximize learning time.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
S
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Oh, The Things Your Docs Can Do!
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Google Docs is often treated like a digital worksheet, but it can do so much more. This session will show participants how to use Google Docs as an interactive planning tool, student learning space, feedback system, HyperDoc, reflection journal, and collaborative workspace.
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Talking SPED: Creating Digital Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence (ABC) Charts Using Google Forms
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Stop fighting with your filing cabinet and start using Google instead! Is your behavior folder too full? Mine was! I could not fit one more piece of paper inside.
Come to my session and learn how to:
- Stop using paper and start using a simple Google Form.
- Make it easy for your whole team to use.
- Find your data fast in one clean, digital place.
Speakers
avatar for Sherill Mae Flores

Sherill Mae Flores

Special Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Computer Science eSports
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Applied Computer Science Team will go over our eSports afterschool programming we have available for next year. We will also cover how to start your own eSports clubs and address any concerns in an ever changing CPS landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Rene Anaya

Rene Anaya

CPS Central Office, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

CPS Family AI Guide Videos: Resources for GenAI Family Communications
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Not every parent or guardian has the same level of technical experience, and it can make conversations about AI in education even more challenging. To address this, the AI Literacy Working Group has created a series of family facing videos to help explain the role of generative AI and artificial intelligence as a whole within CPS' instructional vision. Each video ranges from 3-5 minutes in length...
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Speakers
AD

Ayana Davies

Digital Learning Design & AI Specialist, CPS - CIDL
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Integrating Media Arts into the Classroom
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
In this session, we will explore the integration of media arts into the general education classroom, focusing on how these tools empower students to creatively express themselves and demonstrate their knowledge. Join us to discover how these interdisciplinary approaches can support deeper student learning and effective self-expression in any classroom environment.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Shearer

Amy Shearer

Media Arts Teacher, Garvy Elementary
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Interactive Flat Panel Sustainability
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
How would like to have no teacher down time because the technology is old? How would you like to cut your install fees in half because you don't have to replace your entire panel. Clear Touch is able to stretch your technology budget with the industries first upgradeable hardware interactive flat panel. This panel has a lot of teacher eccentric tools to take the curriculum to the next level.
Speakers
SW
TO
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Support Early Literacy with TeachingBooks
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Whether in the classroom, the library, or at home, support the development of early literacy skills using TeachingBooks tools and resources. Discover collections of titles that support fluency, find resources that complement Science of Reading instruction, and utilize printables and lessons to practice skill building. Our growing early literacy toolkit has so much to explore! TeachingBooks is a...
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Speakers
DS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Transform 1:1 Literacy Instruction: Boost Engagement with Lumio + Google
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Bring reading instruction to life using Lumio and Google tools your students already know. This session focuses on practical ways to design interactive literacy lessons that encourage participation, comprehension, and meaningful discussion in a digital classroom. Discover how to turn Google Slides into collaborative reading activities, checks for understanding, and engaging tasks that students can...
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Speakers
avatar for Dave Thielen
AS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Transforming Lessons with Nearpod for Students with Disabilities
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how to harness the power of Nearpod to transform your classroom into an engaging, inclusive learning space! This session will explore creative strategies to support differentiated instruction, with a special focus on meeting the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Learn how to use Nearpod’s interactive features to personalize lessons, increase participation, and promote...
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Speakers
KD
LH
Wednesday August 12, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

5 Habits of High-Performing PBIS Schools Using LiveSchool
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Whether your school is just rolling out PBIS or has been at it for years, the gap between a great plan and a great daily practice usually comes down to a handful of habits. We'll have current CPS educators share five things their schools do with LiveSchool to keep adults consistent, students engaged, and the system running without burning teachers out. You'll leave with concrete strategies you can...
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Speakers
avatar for Laura Litton

Laura Litton

VP of Success, LiveSchool
I take big problems and break them down into manageable chunks while brainstorming, collaborating, and delivering solutions. My passion is enabling teachers to feel confident and supported so they can stay in the classroom and bring more continuity and dynamic teaching strategies... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Backwards Design in Action: Turning Unit Internalization into Interactive Student Activities with Sparkl
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Turn your Unit Internalization Protocol into a ready-to-teach digital activity in a single session. In this hands-on hour, you'll use Sparkl—a free, content-agnostic teaching tool—to backwards-design one formative check for a unit you choose, aligned to its end-of-unit assessment and standards. You'll build interactive items that give students instant feedback and retry-for-mastery, with...
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Speakers
AV
DL
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Bring Your Lessons to Life on the LG Chrome OPS with CreateBoard Core
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
With LG's Chrome OPS easily access your Google Docs, Sheets and more. The Chrome OPS turns the CreateBoard Core into a giant Chromebook with the ability to annotate any content that is being presented. Save your favorite websites with Chrome for quick access.
Speakers
BM
FI
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

CPS Scholarship Opportunities & Virtual Events
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Do you want to learn about scholarship resources, tools, and events available to support CPS 6th-12th grade students? Join this presentation to learn about credible and reliable scholarship opportunities in the CPS SchooLinks platform, the OSCPA Scholarship Data Studio, and SchooLinks experience tracker. No matter what your current role in CPS is, by the end of this session, you will have access...
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Speakers
avatar for Monique Moore

Monique Moore

Scholarship Manager, Chicago Public Schools OSCPA
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Creating Meaningful Typing Assignments - Two Objectives, One Task
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Using Typesy's Word Work feature, teachers will learn how they can input their own word list, gather ten usage examples of each word, and then turn those examples back around into a typing assignment. You could use a spelling list, a vocabulary list, or any list for that matter and make the typing assignments your students are doing more relevant than ever.
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Strine

Matthew Strine

Resident Educator, eReflect, Inc.
Typesy is the premium keyboarding program for education. Come hear from me about why as a former district-level tech director and K-8 school principal, my research led me to Typesy as the best solution out their to solve my classroom needs. Six years ago I decided to return to the... Read More →
RM
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Launching AI Literacy in the K-5 Classroom
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Welcome your new students back to school with a fresh understanding of the digital world through this session on AI literacy for K-5. Discover how artificial intelligence works and explore age-appropriate ways to introduce these concepts, helping young students move from passive tech users to critical thinkers. You will leave equipped with practical, ready-to-use strategies to foster safe,...
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Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Ehehalt

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

PebbleGo in Action
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Dedicated to empowering K-5+ learners. This session will provide a review alongside a sneak peek of new content and features recently released and/or launching soon. PebbleGo gives educators the resources to help elementary students grow their literacy skills while building essential core knowledge. Valuable information for new and current users.
Speakers
avatar for Kori Kubitz

Kori Kubitz

Capstone
Capstone Representative serving Chicago schools for over twenty years.
I live in Chicago and am available to offer assistance / answer questions on PebbleGo
and all things Capstone.
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Using AI to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
In today's mixed-ability classrooms, one-size-fits-all instruction too often leaves students either behind or unchallenged. This hands-on session explores how AI-driven tools and platforms can make differentiation more manageable and impactful by helping teachers assess individual needs, track progress, and adapt instruction at scale. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning and current edtech...
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Speakers
avatar for LeeAnn Grant

LeeAnn Grant

Professional Development Specialist, CodeHS
LeeAnn is a Professional Development Specialist at CodeHS, where she designs and delivers professional learning that helps educators confidently bring computer science into their classrooms. She presents at conferences and leads workshops across a range of CS topics, specializing... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Administrators: Leverage Everfi to Empower Teachers and Accelerate Student Success
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learn how district leaders across CPS are partnering with Everfi to empower teachers, address unmet student needs, and accelerate priority district initiatives — all at no cost. Learn practical ways to expand access, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact across your schools.
Speakers
avatar for Brandy Plouff

Brandy Plouff

District Lead, Everfi
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Apple: Streamlining Mac Logins and Security
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join this session to discover how transitioning from traditional Active Directory (AD) binding to Jamf Connect will modernize our macOS management, eliminate frustrating password sync issues, and simplify your daily work. We will provide information on how this update empowers your team to securely set up new Macs from anywhere, right out of the box. You will also discover how we are replacing...
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Speakers
MT
IH
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Building Rigorous ACT-Style Assessments in Minutes Using AI
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This interactive presentation showcases innovative ways educators can use AI tools, Google Forms, and interactive platforms like Genially to create engaging ACT-style assessments for Social Studies and English classrooms. Designed for educators seeking practical classroom applications of AI, the session demonstrates how teachers can quickly generate standards-aligned readings, tiered questions,...
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Speakers
avatar for Randal Wolfinger

Randal Wolfinger

Social Studies Department Chair, Orr Academy
I’m  a veteran educator with a passion for helping students succeed in and out of the classroom. Since 2005, I’ve taught in both Chicago and Fort Worth, specializing in World Studies and APUSH. I work closely with freshmen to build strong academic foundations. I have degrees... Read More →
ACT Style Tests using Gemini pdf
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Google Vids 201: 2 Fast, 2 Curious🔥 (Updated 2026)
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
So, you feel confident after 101, but you're ready to "rev up" your video skills? In this session, we're moving a lot faster! This more advanced session will take you beyond the basics, exploring syncing elements together for cool transitions, layering audio for a polished effect, and even creating templates for others to use! Put the pedal to the metal and become a video pro! 🏁🎬 This...
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Speakers
avatar for Sean Eichenser

Sean Eichenser

6th-12th English Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Sora 101: Exploring Digital Reading and Public Library Connect
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This virtual session introduces Chicago Public Schools educators to the basics of Sora, including core tools, navigation, and how to get started with digital reading in CPS classrooms. Participants will explore why digital reading matters, how Sora supports student engagement and accessibility, and practical strategies for using the platform to support instruction. The session also highlights...
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Speakers
KH

Kristen Hein

Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

SPED Talks: Connecting Engagement Directly to Emotional Safety
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
My session will transform your elementary or middle school classroom into a thriving environment where emotional safety directly drives academic focus. This interactive session will clarify what social-emotional learning (SEL) is, shifting it from an "extra" thing to teach into a seamless, natural part of your existing daily schedule. You will master the core competencies of SEL and walk away with...
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Speakers
DW
MS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Super Sites: Building SItes That Save The Day
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Google Sites can do much more than hold links. In this practical session, participants will see how Google Sites can organize curriculum, support student learning, house substitute plans, share staff resources, showcase student work, and connect multiple Google Workspace tools in one clear place. Attendees will leave with a flexible site structure they can adapt for their own classroom,...
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Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Aspen's Gradebooks: Recent Enhancements + Some Tips & Tricks!
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
What's new in Aspen since last Gpallooza? C'mon over here & find out. We'll make sure to budget time for your questions & feedback.
Speakers
avatar for James Klososky

James Klososky

ITS / Aspen, Chicago Public Schools
Equity and access in Education a priority; data-driven reflection with basic human sensibility as a foundation.  A big fan of Grading for Equity by Feldman!
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Be a Week Zero Hero: Tips and Tricks for Starting the New School Year Off Right
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Start the school year strong without the stress! Discover actionable checklists, digital templates, and workflow strategies to organize your classroom, build student trust, and conquer "Week Zero" and beyond
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
S
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Creating Digital Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence (ABC) Chart Through Google Form
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Stop drowning in heavy paper folders! Learn how to use a simple Google Form to track student behavior digitally and save desk space. This quick session will show you how to collect accurate ABC data on your phone or computer in seconds. Join us to make your behavior tracking fast, paperless, and stress-free!
Speakers
avatar for Sherill Mae Flores

Sherill Mae Flores

Special Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Device Charging without AC Adapters or Wiring
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learn about charging carts and device charging devices that eliminate the need for AC Adapters or the need to ever wire a cart or device again. You will learn of total cost of ownership provides savings for years to come while increasing productivity and efficiency in the classroom for learning in the classroom.
Speakers
JF

John Fahey

Territory Account Manager, JAR Systems
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Leading with Literacy
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session will present the critical role Media and AI literacy curriculum plays in setting the stage for conversations about AI. Whether you see it as a boon or a threat, we can't make meaning of emerging tech if we don't understand the landscape. "Leading with Literacy" posits media literacy as a foundation for all work—whether pro-AI or AI-critical—and provides examples from CPS schools...
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Speakers
avatar for Alex Fishman

Alex Fishman

Digital Learning Design and Instructional GenAI Manager, CPS - CIDL

Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Modern Classroom enhanced with AI tools - personalized high school learning
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Roosevelt High School has partnered with LEAP Innovations as a member of their AI Pilot Network, and Modern Classroom to develop demonstration classrooms utilizing the Modern Classroom personalized learning framework for learning. We are utilizing AI tools to support teachers in creating individualized lesson content using multimedia, differentiated for multiple skill levels and in multiple...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel Kramer

Daniel Kramer

Principal, Roosevelt High School, Chicago Public Schools
NS
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Power Up Reading: Launching Sora for a Strong School Year
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Power up digital reading at the start of the new school year with this energizing virtual session focused on launching and implementing Sora schoolwide. Educators will explore practical strategies for promoting Sora and embedding digital reading into instruction from day one. The session also shares ideas for building a strong school community of readers, helping students and staff connect around...
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Speakers
KH

Kristen Hein

Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Tear Down Reading Barriers with Bookshare
LIMITED
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to explore Bookshare, a FREE accessible ebook library for students with reading barriers such as dyslexia, visual impairments or physical disabilities that interfere with reading traditional print. With over one million titles in the library, these books can be read in a variety of formats such as audio, audio with highlighted text, braille and large...
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Speakers
avatar for Lara Rondberg

Lara Rondberg

Benetech/Bookshare
Lara Rondberg is a Program Manager at Benetech, providing a connection between the world's largest accessible ebook library and its educator and student users. For over 10 years, Lara has worked closely both in person and virtually with target districts and educators nationwide to... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

What is the CSTA [Computer Science] Chapter
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Interested participants will engage in an introductory format of the Computer Science Teachers Association Chicago Chapter. They will learn how CS is applicable in every subject and can be administered, without extra heavy work by all educators.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Brawner

Cynthia Brawner

Educator, Wadsworth STEM Elementary
Hello Everyone!
It's a pleasure to be in the same space with you.  I'm looking forward to having a wonderful learning experience this fantastic year.

I teach 3rd-grade at Wadsworth STEM, a wonderful place to help young minds to think critically, form sound opinions, and arrive at ... Read More →
Wednesday August 12, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
 
Thursday, August 13
 

9:00am CDT

Building the Foundation of Literacy with Apple
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learning how to read allows students to learn, enjoy, and understand the world through the words around them. Join us to explore how iPad can foster reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through hands-on learning experiences that empower students to become engaged, independent readers. We’ll also share ways that multimodal approaches paired with international practice can help...
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Speakers
AE
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

From Vaping to Mental Health: A Complete Wellness Toolkit for Schools
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how to bring a comprehensive, prevention-focused approach to student health and wellness without adding to your plate. This session introduces Everfi’s free, standards-aligned resources that address critical topics—from vaping prevention and substance misuse to mental health and digital well-being—through engaging, real-world lessons. Walk away with ready-to-use tools that empower...
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Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Google Suite Tips and Tricks (Beginner & Intermediate)
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session is a rapid fire buffet of 30 tips and tricks to save minutes and headaches as you navigate Gmail, Drive, Google Sheets and Google Docs. Freeze headers, unsend emails, manage tabs, crop pictures to fun shapes for presentations, and so much more. Whether a Google novice or a seasoned pro, I hope there will be at least a few "oh man, that will make my life so much easier" moments. (This...
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Speakers
avatar for Brian Bullington

Brian Bullington

Network Data Strategist, CPS: N11 & N12

Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Meeting Every Reader: Driving Growth Through Science-Based, Adaptive Literacy Models
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
What happens when adaptive technology and supported educators work together to meet students exactly where they are? Join literacy leaders from Palmer Elementary and Lexia as they examine Core5 implementation and achievement data, explore how structured literacy thrives within a personalized blended learning model, and share strategies that accelerate literacy growth for all learners. Participants...
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Speakers
RR
SQ
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Ready, Set, TEACH! Session 2 Title:Beyond the Curriculum: Using Google Gemini to Adapt Standards-Based Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us for this interactive session to discover how Gemini is now integrated into your Google Classroom workflow. In this session, we'll explore practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, differentiate assignments instantly, and generate creative resources that engage every learner. Leave with ready-to-use techniques to make AI your new favorite teaching assistant.
Speakers
avatar for Melanie Malone
MR
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Smarter Searches, Stronger Work: EBSCO + Google for Student Success
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Unlock the full power of the Illinois State Library’s EBSCO databases—right within the tools you already use every day. In this session, students and teachers will learn how to seamlessly integrate trusted, curriculum-aligned research content into a Google workflow, making it easier to find credible sources, collaborate, and create stronger assignments. Discover practical strategies to improve...
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Speakers
JJ
Thursday August 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

College, Career, and Life Ready: Delivering Impactful Workforce Skills
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students engage more when career prep feels personal and real. In this session, we’ll share how Everfi supports student-led career exploration and future planning through interactive lessons and reflection activities, with CPS-ready options. Ideal for helping students see the “why” behind coursework and start mapping next steps with purpose
Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

How about: AI as a Partner, Not Your Autopilot: Practical GenAI Skills for CPS Educators
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Generative AI can be a real time-saver for teachers, but only when it's used with intention and a human-in-the-loop mindset. In this session, we'll explore how Brisk Teaching's SOPPA-approved AI tools can help CPS educators differentiate materials, refine and strengthen the feedback you're already giving, and create scaffolds that maintain rigor, all in alignment with CPS's Instructional GenAI...
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Speakers
WN
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Logitech for Education
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Logitech for Education: Designing education-first solutions for today’s learning environments.
Speakers
MB

Mike Bentle

Logitech

Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Remixing EdTech: Redefining Hybrid Learning With Paperless and Trauma-Informed Music Classrooms
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover innovative ways to transform your music teaching by creating vibrant, flexible, and trauma-sensitive hybrid learning environments using accessible tools. This session offers practical strategies to go paperless, foster student agency, and incorporate trauma-informed approaches— empowering educators to build inclusive music classrooms meeting the needs of all learners
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Science in 3D: Embodied STEM Learning on Everyday Devices
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how the new Merge 3D platform brings science and STEM concepts to life through interactive 3D objects, simulations, and embodied learning experiences — all right in your web browser. In this 45-minute hands-on professional development session, Chicago Public Schools educators will explore how to use Merge on everyday student devices with no app downloads required. Participants will...
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Speakers
avatar for Sheri Omernik

Sheri Omernik

Educational Consultant, Mackin Educational Resources
Mackin has been a preferred vendor for Chicago Public Schools for many years. Sheri has been leading CPS sessions at Tech Talk and Googlepalooza since 2019.

Sheri can support classroom libraries, school libraries, makerspace products, augmented reality in science, digital products, summer reading, and more. Mackin is linked with CPS Marketplace and Sheri can assist with ordering... Read More →
IG
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Transforming Lessons with Nearpod for Students with Disabilities
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how to harness the power of Nearpod to transform your classroom into an engaging, inclusive learning space! This session will explore creative strategies to support differentiated instruction, with a special focus on meeting the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Learn how to use Nearpod’s interactive features to personalize lessons, increase participation, and promote...
See More →
Speakers
KD
LH
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Using AI to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
In today's mixed-ability classrooms, one-size-fits-all instruction too often leaves students either behind or unchallenged. This hands-on session explores how AI-driven tools and platforms can make differentiation more manageable and impactful by helping teachers assess individual needs, track progress, and adapt instruction at scale. Grounded in Universal Design for Learning and current edtech...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for LeeAnn Grant

LeeAnn Grant

Professional Development Specialist, CodeHS
LeeAnn is a Professional Development Specialist at CodeHS, where she designs and delivers professional learning that helps educators confidently bring computer science into their classrooms. She presents at conferences and leads workshops across a range of CS topics, specializing... Read More →
Thursday August 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Gem! Truly Outrageous: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Your First Custom AI Assistant
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to clone yourself? Learn how to build custom "Gems" within Google Gemini to automate your most tedious teaching tasks, from drafting parent emails to generating differentiated reading materials.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
S
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Leading i-Ready Inform: From Launch to Impact
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
A successful assessment window depends on seamless planning. This 60-minute session equips administrators and test leads to manage a smooth i-Ready Inform BOY window. Participants will preview platform features, school-wide proctoring expectations, and engage in a hands-on experience to monitor and troubleshoot within the dashboard.
Speakers
avatar for Talibah Floyd

Talibah Floyd

Assessment Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Student Assessment and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Greetings! I am an Assessment Specialist with the Department of Student Assessment & MTSS. I support the CPS i-Ready K-2 Assessment.
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

What's New With Google Classroom
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Google Classroom team will you through some of our newest features, such as incorporating learning standards, tracking student progress, creating teacher-led AI activities to support students, and more. We'll also give you a tour of some new surfaces in Classroom, too!
Speakers
SC
KK
Thursday August 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

AI as a Partner, Not Your Autopilot: Practical GenAI Skills for CPS Educators
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Generative AI can be a real time-saver for teachers, but only when it's used with intention and a human-in-the-loop mindset. In this session, we'll explore how Brisk Teaching's SOPPA-approved AI tools can help CPS educators differentiate materials, refine and strengthen the feedback you're already giving, and create scaffolds that maintain rigor, all in alignment with CPS's Instructional GenAI...
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Speakers
WN
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Best Practices in Universal Design for Learning in the Mathematics Classroom
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Today’s math classrooms include students with a wide range of backgrounds, skill levels, learning needs, and ways of engaging with content. In this session, participants will explore practical Universal Design for Learning strategies that make mathematics instruction more accessible, flexible, and effective for all learners. Attendees will leave with specific approaches for using flexible...
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Speakers
KG
KL
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Beyond the Hype: Research on AI Scoring for Science Classrooms
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Tired of spending hours scoring formative assessments? Learn what happens when you let AI handle the heavy lifting and where it falls short. This session presents the results of research comparing the PASTA AI-automated scoring system with traditional teacher scoring in middle school science, revealing insights about time savings, accuracy, and what teachers shouldn't automate. Walk away with a...
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Speakers
avatar for Steven McGee

Steven McGee

President, The Learning Partnership
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

CS4ALL Robotics Lending Library
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Unlock the world of hands-on technology for your students with the CS4ALL Robotics Lending Library, a free resource designed to foster equitable computer science education for all Chicago Public Schools K-12 educators, no coding background required! Supported by strategic grant funding, this session demonstrates how any teacher, including special education cluster teachers, can remove financial...
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Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Bailey

Rebecca Bailey

Technical Support Coordinator, Chicago Public Schools
KM
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Engaging Early Learners
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.
Speakers
AE
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Let Google Do Your Busywork (Updated 2026)
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Our CPS Google Workspace accounts have never been more interconnected and time-saving! Between easily keeping track of tasks, automatically sending emails, re-using templates, identifying learning standards...etc there are dozens of ways to save time using tools already freely available to you. These are tips I use every year in my actual day-to-day teaching and managing records. Note: this is an...
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Speakers
avatar for Sean Eichenser

Sean Eichenser

6th-12th English Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Modern Classroom enhanced with AI tools - personalized high school learning
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Roosevelt High School has partnered with LEAP Innovations as a member of their AI Pilot Network, and Modern Classroom to develop demonstration classrooms utilizing the Modern Classroom personalized learning framework for learning. We are utilizing AI tools to support teachers in creating individualized lesson content using multimedia, differentiated for multiple skill levels and in multiple...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel Kramer

Daniel Kramer

Principal, Roosevelt High School, Chicago Public Schools
NS
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Power Up Reading: Launching Sora for a Strong School Year
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Power up digital reading at the start of the new school year with this energizing virtual session focused on launching and implementing Sora schoolwide. Educators will explore practical strategies for promoting Sora and embedding digital reading into instruction from day one. The session also shares ideas for building a strong school community of readers, helping students and staff connect around...
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Speakers
KH

Kristen Hein

Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Teching in the Content Areas
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teching in the Content Areas is for all educators of all content areas.  Ideas for using tech in lessons that build students’ enthusiasm, allow for student voice, generate student discourse, and display students’ creativity are demonstrated by students via prerecordings and the presenter.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Brawner

Cynthia Brawner

Educator, Wadsworth STEM Elementary
Hello Everyone!
It's a pleasure to be in the same space with you.  I'm looking forward to having a wonderful learning experience this fantastic year.

I teach 3rd-grade at Wadsworth STEM, a wonderful place to help young minds to think critically, form sound opinions, and arrive at ... Read More →
Thursday August 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
 
Friday, August 14
 

9:00am CDT

Creating Digital Antecedent, Behavior, and Consequence (ABC) Chart Through Google Form
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Stop drowning in heavy paper folders! Learn how to use a simple Google Form to track student behavior digitally and save desk space. This quick session will show you how to collect accurate ABC data on your phone or computer in seconds. Join us to make your behavior tracking fast, paperless, and stress-free!
Speakers
avatar for Sherill Mae Flores

Sherill Mae Flores

Special Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Data That Speaks: Mastering Looker Studio for CPS (Google Sheets)
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join a former educator and current central office employee to discover how Looker Studio can turn overwhelming Google Sheets full of survey results, budgets, or classroom data into clear, visual stories. You will learn how to connect your Google Sheets to dynamic dashboards and reports that automatically track trends and goals in real time. Walk away with the confidence to build...
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Speakers
avatar for Alexandra Minor

Alexandra Minor

Distributed Leadership Coordinator, CPS Talent Office
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Engaging Early Learners
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
What do you expect learning to look like for your youngest students? And how can technology play a role? Join us for a discussion around how the use of technology should be intentional and natural, as well as age appropriate to meet the abilities of each learner. We’ll also explore how iPad can help your youngest students communicate, create, and learn at their own pace.
Speakers
AE
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Gem! Truly Outrageous: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Your First Custom AI Assistant
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to clone yourself? Learn how to build custom "Gems" within Google Gemini to automate your most tedious teaching tasks, from drafting parent emails to generating differentiated reading materials.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
S
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Innovating with AI: Enhancing Project-Based Learning for Critical Thinking and Creativity
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Discover how AI tools can deepen student learning in project-based learning environments rather than simply accelerating it. In this hands-on session, explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for using AI to scaffold research, spark creativity, and facilitate real-time collaboration across STEM, humanities, and beyond. You'll leave with concrete ideas for integrating AI into your next PBL...
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Speakers
avatar for LeeAnn Grant

LeeAnn Grant

Professional Development Specialist, CodeHS
LeeAnn is a Professional Development Specialist at CodeHS, where she designs and delivers professional learning that helps educators confidently bring computer science into their classrooms. She presents at conferences and leads workshops across a range of CS topics, specializing... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Transform 1:1 Literacy Instruction: Boost Engagement with Lumio + Google
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Bring reading instruction to life using Lumio and Google tools your students already know. This session focuses on practical ways to design interactive literacy lessons that encourage participation, comprehension, and meaningful discussion in a digital classroom. Discover how to turn Google Slides into collaborative reading activities, checks for understanding, and engaging tasks that students can...
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Speakers
avatar for Dave Thielen
AS
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

9:00am CDT

Using Google Sheets for Coaching (Teachers)
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session will focus on how to leverage the various tools within Google Sheets to streamline coaching and communication with coachees. The session will offer some introductory functions of Google Sheets, as well as some more advanced techniques for those familiar with Google Sheets!
Speakers
GG
Friday August 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Be A "DJ": Rethinking Our Approach to Craft the Ultimate EdTech Playlist
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session uses the DJ as a metaphor to help educators rethink how they select and combine EdTech tools. Attendees will learn strategies to curate and remix digital resources and flexible “playlist” that boosts engagement and streamlines workflow & support teachers in optimizing technology use efficiently and effectively."
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Beyond Algebra: Using Geometry, Tessellations, and Fractals to Build Logical Reasoning in Engineering Students
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Geometry is the most underutilized tool for teaching logical reasoning in secondary education — and engineering design is its most compelling context. In this session, participants will explore how tessellations and fractal geometry, expressed across multiple coding environments including Python, Autodesk Fusion 360, and CUDA on NVIDIA hardware, build the same spatial logic that governs the...
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Speakers
avatar for Phillip Moore

Phillip Moore

CTE Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Pre-Engr, ECS and Mathematics Teacher
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Building the Foundation of Literacy with Apple
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learning how to read allows students to learn, enjoy, and understand the world through the words around them. Join us to explore how iPad can foster reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through hands-on learning experiences that empower students to become engaged, independent readers. We’ll also share ways that multimodal approaches paired with international practice can help...
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Speakers
AE
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

CPS Family AI Guide Videos: Resources for GenAI Family Communications
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Not every parent or guardian has the same level of technical experience, and it can make conversations about AI in education even more challenging. To address this, the AI Literacy Working Group has created a series of family facing videos to help explain the role of generative AI and artificial intelligence as a whole within CPS' instructional vision. Each video ranges from 3-5 minutes in length...
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Speakers
AD

Ayana Davies

Digital Learning Design & AI Specialist, CPS - CIDL
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Embed Literacy Connections Everywhere with TeachingBooks! pK-12
LIMITED
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover engaging and time-saving literacy resources and tools from TeachingBooks that you can easily incorporate to support and enhance your lessons and build literacy connections across the curriculum. Hook readers with author recordings, book trailers, complete book readings, puzzles, and games. Then extend learning with discussion guides, ready-to-use lessons, reader’s theater scripts, and...
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Speakers
DS
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Intervention Over Isolation: Data-Driven Alternatives to In-School Suspension
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Shift from punitive approaches to purposeful and restorative interventions by transforming ISS into a time for growth and skill-building. In this session, explore how Everfi’s courses support knowledge gain and behavior change through topics like decision-making, vaping and cannabis use, prescription drug use including the dangers of fentanyl, alcohol education, and navigating peer conflict...
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Speakers
avatar for Darren Scott

Darren Scott

Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi

Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

The Upgraded Operations Toolkit: Managing Projects and Operations Better with Google Workspace and AI
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Learning how to read allows students to learn, enjoy, and understand the world through the words around them. Join us to explore how iPad can foster reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills through hands-on learning experiences that empower students to become engaged, independent readers. We’ll also share ways that multimodal approaches paired with international practice can help...
See More →
Speakers
AE
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

Utilizing AI as a Think Partner for Anchor Charts
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
Have you ever wanted to teach a concept, but their are no materials that seemed to mirror your thought process of instruction? In this session we will model and create think aloud infographics for effective instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Shiwana Francis
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

10:00am CDT

UX Research on School Landing Pages: Insights and Recommendations
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS
As an Education Pioneers Fellow in Summer 2026, I had 10 weeks to conduct a literature review, create insights, and make recommendations to improve usability for the CPS websites. My insights take three perspectives: the student, the teacher, and the district. My project also addresses information architecture and and UX consolidation.
Speakers
AM

Alastair Merrett

EP ITS Fellow, CPS
Ally is pursuing his Master’s in Business Administration focusing on Behavioral Strategy at the DePaul University and will be working with us as an Information Systems Fellow on the ITS (Information Technology Services) team. He’ll support web development, improve site design... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Assigning Audiobooks as Tiered Support
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Get your classroom Back to School ready with visual supports, posters, picture schedules, social stories and more. Learn how to create meaningful visuals that help students learn routines and classroom expectations right from the start!
Speakers
avatar for Beth Poss

Beth Poss

Director of Educational Programs, LessonPix
Teachers, Therapists and Parents can create custom learning materials for their classroom and teacing needs. Create cheap picture cards, use our powerful ...
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Back to School with LessonPix Visuals!
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Google Classroom team will you through some of our newest features, such as incorporating learning standards, tracking student progress, creating teacher-led AI activities to support students, and more. We'll also give you a tour of some new surfaces in Classroom, too!
Speakers
SC
KK
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Building the Foundation of Literacy with Apple
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution® is designed to bridge the gap between a student’s ability to decode text and their capacity to understand the content. Hearing a human narrated voice helps bring the text to life, and each sentence is highlighted so students can follow along and learn. With the Audiobook Solution, educators can provide immediate access to grade-level content, assign titles...
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Speakers
AS
LJ
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

HELP! Let’s Fix the Workflow Under Digital Overload
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Teching in the Content Areas is for all educators of all content areas. Ideas for using tech in lessons that build students’ enthusiasm, allow for student voice, generate student discourse, and display students’ creativity are demonstrated by students via prerecordings and the presenter.
Speakers
avatar for Cynthia Brawner

Cynthia Brawner

Educator, Wadsworth STEM Elementary
Hello Everyone!
It's a pleasure to be in the same space with you.  I'm looking forward to having a wonderful learning experience this fantastic year.

I teach 3rd-grade at Wadsworth STEM, a wonderful place to help young minds to think critically, form sound opinions, and arrive at ... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Sora 101: Exploring Digital Reading and Public Library Connect
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Too many tabs, scattered files, repeated tasks, and disconnected systems can make digital work feel overwhelming. In this practical session, participants will identify one frustrating workflow and use Google Workspace tools to simplify the steps, organize the information, and create a system that is easier to manage. Attendees will leave with a clearer, more sustainable process they can apply in...
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Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Using NotebookLM to onboard new team members
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This virtual session introduces Chicago Public Schools educators to the basics of Sora, including core tools, navigation, and how to get started with digital reading in CPS classrooms. Participants will explore why digital reading matters, how Sora supports student engagement and accessibility, and practical strategies for using the platform to support instruction. The session also highlights...
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Speakers
KH

Kristen Hein

Customer Success Account Manager, Sora by Overdrive
Kristen Hein is an Account Manager who helps schools maximize the impact of Sora to increase student reading and engagement. A former history teacher, mom, and avid reader, she is passionate about connecting students with books and supporting educators in building thriving reading... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

What's New With Google Classroom
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Motivating students shouldn't empty your wallet or create a logistical nightmare. Discover sustainable, high-impact incentive systems designed to build community, joy, and deep engagement in your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Joy Blake

Joy Blake

Middle School Math Teacher, Poe Classical

Hi, my name is Joy Blake, an educator with technology at the forefront. I am a 6-8th grade Math Teacher at Poe Classical.the Prior to this position, I worked as the Manager of STEM Implementation and Supports for the STEM Department. a Skyline Math Curriculum Designer, an Instructional... Read More →
ML
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Zero Coding, Total Automation: Using Gemini to Supercharge Your Classroom Tasks
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
We are excited to share the latest enhancements to the Savvas Realize platform designed to improve your teaching experience and boost classroom productivity. Join us for a quick looks at the new features you can enjoy for Back To School 2026. EnVision, myView, myPerspectives, Experience Science.
Speakers
CM
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

11:00am CDT

Zero Coding, Total Automation: Using Gemini to Supercharge Your Classroom Tasks
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Transform how you manage your classroom by letting AI do the heavy lifting—absolutely zero coding experience required! In this hands-on session, you will learn how to use Gemini to instantly build custom automations to supercharge your daily workflow. From seamlessly processing Google Form submissions and analyzing grade data to generating instant small-group feedback and running exciting...
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Speakers
avatar for Faren D'Abell

Faren D'Abell

Principal, Greeley Elementary
As the Principal at Greeley, Faren D'Abell knows firsthand how overwhelming the demands on a modern educator can be. That is why he has spent the last three years mastering AI tools to find the ultimate shortcut to classroom efficiency. A power user of Gemini, ChatGPT, and specialized tools that handle everything from cr... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Breaking the Education Code: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Equity, and Student Voice in Action
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Google Forms can do much more than collect basic responses. In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to improve confusing, inefficient, or underused Forms by applying better question design, branching, response validation, prefilled links, quizzes, file uploads, and connected Sheets workflows. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building Forms that are clearer for users...
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Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Fix My Google Form 3.0
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Starting the school year is easier than ever with Wayground. This session showcases the newest Wayground features and updates to enhance instruction, engagement, and maximize the efficient use of Wayground in the classroom with AI tools to streamline workflows, accommodations to meet the needs of all learners, and so much more.
Speakers
HA
MG
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Let Google Do Your Busywork (Updated 2026)
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to revolutionize your school’s digital communication without spending a dime or installing messy plugins? Join us online to discover how Google Workspace can automate your scheduling and completely transform your parent newsletters. You will learn to launch live, real-time booking pages for virtual conferences and design stunning, branded Gmail layouts that command attention in any inbox.
Speakers
UL
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Savvas Realize: Simpler, Faster, and Smarter for 2026
LIMITED
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Limited Capacity seats available
Our CPS Google Workspace accounts have never been more interconnected and time-saving! Between easily keeping track of tasks, automatically sending emails, re-using templates, identifying learning standards...etc there are dozens of ways to save time using tools already freely available to you. These are tips I use every year in my actual day-to-day teaching and managing records. Note: this is an...
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Speakers
CM
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Savvas Realize: Simpler, Faster, and Smarter for 2026
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Our CPS Google Workspace accounts have never been more interconnected and time-saving! Between easily keeping track of tasks, automatically sending emails, re-using templates, identifying learning standards...etc there are dozens of ways to save time using tools already freely available to you. These are tips I use every year in my actual day-to-day teaching and managing records. Note: this is an...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Sean Eichenser

Sean Eichenser

6th-12th English Teacher, Chicago Public Schools
Hi there! I've taught English/ELA in CPS for 10 years! I'm a Google Certified Educator Level 1 & 2, as well as a Google Certified Trainer. I've conducted training for CPS staff, Illinois State University, WITS (Rochelle Lee Teaching Award), and teachers all across the Chicago area... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Smart Scheduling, Stunning Layouts: Elevate Your School’s Digital Presence
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
AI is a serious challenge to education in 2026. Students need to be taught how to use AI effectively and in a way that doesn't shortcut their own learning. In this session I will share tips and tricks that will help students use AI for learning and within parameters that you provide for them. I'll also teach YOU how to be a model of how to use and cite AI tools that you use as an instructor.
Speakers
JA
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Teach Students to Use AI for Learning
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session explores how culturally relevant pedagogy, small-group instruction, and equity-centered leadership can transform teaching and learning outcomes for Black and Brown students. Participants will learn practical strategies for building sustainable instructional systems grounded in MTSS, student voice, inquiry-based learning, and data-driven practices that increase engagement, rigor, and...
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Speakers
DL
SJ
LM
SH
DM
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

1:00pm CDT

Wayground Unleashed: New Features and Updates for Back to School
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
A successful assessment window depends on seamless planning. This 60-minute session equips administrators and test leads to manage a smooth i-Ready Inform BOY window. Participants will preview platform features, school-wide proctoring expectations, and engage in a hands-on experience to monitor and troubleshoot within the dashboard.
Speakers
avatar for Talibah Floyd

Talibah Floyd

Assessment Specialist, Teaching & Learning (T&L): Student Assessment and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Greetings! I am an Assessment Specialist with the Department of Student Assessment & MTSS. I support the CPS i-Ready K-2 Assessment.
Friday August 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Gemini in Google Classroom: An Educator’s Guide
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
See how to streamline your district's daily communications and keep your campuses connected using Rise Vision. This live demo covers how to manage centralized digital signage, broadcast instant emergency alerts, and use AI-powered tools to simplify content creation. You will walk away knowing how to easily turn your existing school displays into effective tools for student engagement and safety.
Speakers
BF
FW
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Leading i-Ready Inform: From Launch to Impact
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Ready to transform your digital classroom from a chaotic digital filing cabinet into a self-running learning hub? This session reveals the exact workflows and automation hacks you need to streamline curriculum delivery inside Google Workspace. You will learn how to connect Google Sheets, Classroom, and Docs to build an automated system and recover hours of prep time.
Speakers
avatar for Carmella Berthia

Carmella Berthia

Curie High School
I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Vocal Music and an ISTE Certified Educator, currently pursuing my doctorate with a focus on Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS) informed curriculum. I teach at a 9-12 Chicago Public School, where I am developing my own piano curriculum... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Ready, Set, TEACH! Session 2 Title:Beyond the Curriculum: Using Google Gemini to Adapt Standards-Based Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Join us for this interactive session to discover how Gemini is now integrated into your Google Classroom workflow. In this session, we'll explore practical strategies to streamline lesson planning, differentiate assignments instantly, and generate creative resources that engage every learner. Leave with ready-to-use techniques to make AI your new favorite teaching assistant.
Speakers
avatar for Tammy Lind

Tammy Lind

Senior Strategist, Google for Education Programs, CDW, Google for Education Programs, CDW
Prior to joining CDW, Tammy Lind was  an Instructional Coach based in Southeastern Wisconsin. With a background as a former special education teacher, Tammy is dedicated to incorporating innovative technologies to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for all stu... Read More →
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

The GC Glowup: Elevate Your Curriculum Output In Google Workspace
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
This session will focus on how to leverage the various tools within Google Sheets to streamline coaching and communication with coachees. The session will offer some introductory functions of Google Sheets, as well as some more advanced techniques for those familiar with Google Sheets!
Speakers
GG
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Using Google Sheets for Coaching (Teachers)
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Students with autism and other neurodiverse learning profiles often benefit from predictable, organized learning environments that promote independence and reduce reliance on adult support. In this session, participants will explore practical structured teaching strategies, using Gemini, that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. Drawing from real-world experiences in a middle school...
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Speakers
avatar for Melanie Malone
MR
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS

2:00pm CDT

Using NotebookLM to onboard new team members
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
Friday August 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Virtual for CPS
 

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